The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended restrictions on the use of Ketek (telithromycin) in three of its four approved indications. For the treatment of bronchitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Ketek should only be used for infections caused by bacterial strains that are suspected or proven to be resistant to or cannot be treated with macrolide or beta-lactam antibiotics. [click link for full article]
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